IBEC State Board Practice Exam |
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Which of the following is NOT produced by the posterior pituitary
- Correct Answer - GH
What is characterized by enlargement of the bones, hands, feet, jaws,
and cheeks which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue
overgrowth
- Correct Answer - Acromegaly (hypersecretion of growth hormone GH in
adulthood)
Electrologist should diagnose a patients illness or condition and
dispense medication including asprin
- Correct Answer - False
When treating a patient with a pacemaker or defibrilator there should be
a written permission from their physician before treatment
- Correct Answer - True
,A thin needle is hotter; it creates a larger and hotter heating pattern than
a large diameter needle at the same current setting. - Correct Answer -
True
Which is the correct term for the method first used by Dr. Michel to
remove hair in 1875 - Correct Answer - Direct current/galvanic
current/electrolysis
The shortwave method of hair removal destroys the growth surface of
hair by - Correct Answer - Electrodessication (electrocoagulation***)
The most common form of skin cancer - Correct Answer - Basal cell
carcinoma
Which of the following defines desiccation - Correct Answer - Removing
moisture
During galvanic or blend treatment the patient is holding the - Correct
Answer - Anode
The negative pole that is used to perform electrolysis is also known as -
Correct Answer - Cathode
,How long should the electrologist wait to preform treatments on a client
that has stopped using accutane/isotretinoin - Correct Answer - 180 days
(6 months)
What is the most common treatment for warts? - Correct Answer -
Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)
What are common side effects of dermabrasion? - Correct Answer -
Small milia, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation
What gland is activated in response to a stress situation - Correct
Answer - Adrenal medulla - secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
What type of diabetes is referred to as insulin resistant - Correct Answer
- Type 2 Diabetes
What are the requirements for the treatment room - Correct Answer - -
Clean, well-lit, well-ventilated
-Sink with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and disposable paper
towels
-Covered trash receptacle
-Contains covered storage for supplies
-Contains a puncture-resistant sharps container labeled bio-hazard
-Available toilet facilities
, What charge does an electron have - Correct Answer - Negative
What are potential complications of long-term diabetes - Correct Answer
- Heart disease and stroke, Blindness, kidney failure, and nervous
system disease (neuropathy)
What is the term for a glucose intolerance sometimes diagnosed in
pregnant women - Correct Answer - Gestational diabetes
Why is cooling a crucial step in laser hair removal - Correct Answer -
Cooling allows for higher fluences to be used for more effective results
without overtreating the skin's surface
What is the most important part of preparation for laser hair removal -
Correct Answer - The consultation - including documentation of consent
forms and medical history
320 to 400 nm
-penetrates deeper into subcutaneous layer
-causes lasting skin damage ("aging rays")
-always present during daylight hours
-penetrate clouds and glass
Correctly Answered and Rated A+ | Latest
2025 Guide
Which of the following is NOT produced by the posterior pituitary
- Correct Answer - GH
What is characterized by enlargement of the bones, hands, feet, jaws,
and cheeks which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue
overgrowth
- Correct Answer - Acromegaly (hypersecretion of growth hormone GH in
adulthood)
Electrologist should diagnose a patients illness or condition and
dispense medication including asprin
- Correct Answer - False
When treating a patient with a pacemaker or defibrilator there should be
a written permission from their physician before treatment
- Correct Answer - True
,A thin needle is hotter; it creates a larger and hotter heating pattern than
a large diameter needle at the same current setting. - Correct Answer -
True
Which is the correct term for the method first used by Dr. Michel to
remove hair in 1875 - Correct Answer - Direct current/galvanic
current/electrolysis
The shortwave method of hair removal destroys the growth surface of
hair by - Correct Answer - Electrodessication (electrocoagulation***)
The most common form of skin cancer - Correct Answer - Basal cell
carcinoma
Which of the following defines desiccation - Correct Answer - Removing
moisture
During galvanic or blend treatment the patient is holding the - Correct
Answer - Anode
The negative pole that is used to perform electrolysis is also known as -
Correct Answer - Cathode
,How long should the electrologist wait to preform treatments on a client
that has stopped using accutane/isotretinoin - Correct Answer - 180 days
(6 months)
What is the most common treatment for warts? - Correct Answer -
Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)
What are common side effects of dermabrasion? - Correct Answer -
Small milia, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation
What gland is activated in response to a stress situation - Correct
Answer - Adrenal medulla - secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
What type of diabetes is referred to as insulin resistant - Correct Answer
- Type 2 Diabetes
What are the requirements for the treatment room - Correct Answer - -
Clean, well-lit, well-ventilated
-Sink with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and disposable paper
towels
-Covered trash receptacle
-Contains covered storage for supplies
-Contains a puncture-resistant sharps container labeled bio-hazard
-Available toilet facilities
, What charge does an electron have - Correct Answer - Negative
What are potential complications of long-term diabetes - Correct Answer
- Heart disease and stroke, Blindness, kidney failure, and nervous
system disease (neuropathy)
What is the term for a glucose intolerance sometimes diagnosed in
pregnant women - Correct Answer - Gestational diabetes
Why is cooling a crucial step in laser hair removal - Correct Answer -
Cooling allows for higher fluences to be used for more effective results
without overtreating the skin's surface
What is the most important part of preparation for laser hair removal -
Correct Answer - The consultation - including documentation of consent
forms and medical history
320 to 400 nm
-penetrates deeper into subcutaneous layer
-causes lasting skin damage ("aging rays")
-always present during daylight hours
-penetrate clouds and glass
